I BACKGROUND Barlonyo is a village in Lira District, Northern Uganda, home to approximately 280 households. Between 2003 and 2004 the village's center was housing an Internally Displace Persons (IDP) camp in which residents of greater Barlonyo gathered to enable easier protection by the Ugandan People's Defense Forces (UPDF). Despite. . . . .

I BACKGROUND

Barlonyo is a village in Lira District, Northern Uganda, home to approximately 280 households. Between 2003 and 2004 the village's center was housing an Internally Displace Persons (IDP) camp in which residents of greater Barlonyo gathered to enable easier protection by the Ugandan People's Defense Forces (UPDF). Despite UPDF's presence, the city was attacked on 21 February 2004 by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Within three hours 302 people were killed in what became knows as the Barlonyo Massacre. During the night the LRA left, taking with them several prisoners. In the course of the following month, Barlonyo's residents collected dead bodies and buried them in a semi-circle. A memorial service was held on 27 March 2004. Thereafter, residents left for the city or other IDP-camps. They only returned in 2006. Although the LRA withdrew from Northern Uganda in 2007, the region still struggles with the aftermath. Barlonyo is no exception. Home to and estimated 600 - 1,200 children in school-age, it does not have a public school. Two private schools in the village, run by an NGO and a church respectively, have limited capacities and their fees of 80 - 100 USD per term vastly exceed the average families capabilities.

II THE PROJECT

The Barlonyo School Projects consist of several phases. The phases below are subject to change in consultation with the local community (except for phase 1). This campaign aims to implement phase 1 of the Barlonyo School Projects.

The fundraising campaign aims to implement phase 1 of Barlonyo School Projects, i.e. establish a primary school in Barlonyo. The money raised through the campaign will cover the construction of the school as well as 1 full year of its operation.

III (a) Cost breakdown

The cost breakdown is made after estimates given by BACODA, one of the project partners (see below). The estimates were given in UGX. The exchange rate used is 1 EUR = 3650 UGX.

The total is 198,627 EUR. We are attempting to raise more in order to cover unforeseen costs. In the event of extra money raised, the money will be used to enroll more students.

IV IMPLEMENTATION

The school will be built and opened as fast as funds will permit it in the following order: purchase of land; procurement of building materials; building of classroom blocks and latrines; hiring of teachers; procurement of tables, chairs, pens and notebooks; school opening.

V PARTNERS

The Projects will be implemented by two local partners: African Youth Initiative Network (www.africanyouthinitiative.org), AYINET, a nongovernmental organisation based in Lira Town, who has worked in the war-affected Greater North of Uganda since 2005, and Barlonyo Community Development Association (BACODA). The immediate contact person for the project is Špela Kunej of AYINET. Please direct any questions at [email protected]

I BACKGROUND

Barlonyo is a village in Lira District, Northern Uganda, home to approximately 280 households. Between 2003 and 2004 the village's center was housing an Internally Displace Persons (IDP) camp in which residents of greater Barlonyo gathered to enable easier protection by the Ugandan People's Defense Forces (UPDF). Despite UPDF's presence, the city was attacked on 21 February 2004 by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Within three hours 302 people were killed in what became knows as the Barlonyo Massacre. During the night the LRA left, taking with them several prisoners. In the course of the following month, Barlonyo's residents collected dead bodies and buried them in a semi-circle. A memorial service was held on 27 March 2004. Thereafter, residents left for the city or other IDP-camps. They only returned in 2006. Although the LRA withdrew from Northern Uganda in 2007, the region still struggles with the aftermath. Barlonyo is no exception. Home to and estimated 600 - 1,200 children in school-age, it does not have a public school. Two private schools in the village, run by an NGO and a church respectively, have limited capacities and their fees of 80 - 100 USD per term vastly exceed the average families capabilities.

II THE PROJECT

The Barlonyo School Projects consist of several phases. The phases below are subject to change in consultation with the local community (except for phase 1). This campaign aims to implement phase 1 of the Barlonyo School Projects.

The fundraising campaign aims to implement phase 1 of Barlonyo School Projects, i.e. establish a primary school in Barlonyo. The money raised through the campaign will cover the construction of the school as well as 1 full year of its operation.

III (a) Cost breakdown

The cost breakdown is made after estimates given by BACODA, one of the project partners (see below). The estimates were given in UGX. The exchange rate used is 1 EUR = 3650 UGX.

The total is 198,627 EUR. We are attempting to raise more in order to cover unforeseen costs. In the event of extra money raised, the money will be used to enroll more students.

IV IMPLEMENTATION

The school will be built and opened as fast as funds will permit it in the following order: purchase of land; procurement of building materials; building of classroom blocks and latrines; hiring of teachers; procurement of tables, chairs, pens and notebooks; school opening.

V PARTNERS

The Projects will be implemented by two local partners: African Youth Initiative Network (www.africanyouthinitiative.org), AYINET, a nongovernmental organisation based in Lira Town, who has worked in the war-affected Greater North of Uganda since 2005, and Barlonyo Community Development Association (BACODA). The immediate contact person for the project is Špela Kunej of AYINET. Please direct any questions at [email protected]

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